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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-04 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee December 4, 1969 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:40 P. M. , in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall by Acting Chairman Charles Hunt. Members present are listed as follows: Messrs. James A. Kilmer, Jay H. Theder and Ivan Gregory. (Absent: Mrs. David Martin.) Also present were Park and Recreation Director Frank Lindsey and Recording Secretary Della Houy. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Acting Chairman Hunt stated that before the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, the new members should be interviewed in order for the other members to become acquainted with them. Mr. Jay Theder stated that he has lived in Euless for three (3) years , is employed by an airline company, is married and has one (1) girl . Mr. Theder stated that he is interested in the Park and Recreation program and in young people and has worked with the Baseball Association for several years. Mr. Ivan Gregory stated that he is employed at Bell Helicopter and has lived in Euless for eight (8) years; that he is married, has one (1) boy, and has worked with the summer baseball program in the past. Mr. Gregory stated that he wants to serve the City wherever he is needed. Mr. James Kilmer stated that he is employed by a motor freight company and has been very active with the Pee Wee Football Program for several years. Acting Chairman Hunt stated that he and Mr. Kilmer have been members of this Committee since April . Mr. Hunt stated that the purpose of the Park and Recreation Committee is to recommend needs of the citizens in the recreation field to the City Council . (Page Two Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee, December 4, 1969) Acting Chairman Hunt stated that each member will ballot secretly in the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The results of the balloting were read by Mrs. Houy, Recording Secretary, as follows: Chairman Vice Chairman Charles Hunt 4 James Kilmer 3 Jay Theder 1 Acting Chairman Hunt accounced that results of the secret balloting elect Mr. James Kilmer, Vice Chairman and Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman. II . SETTING REGULAR MEETING NIGHT Chairman Hunt stated that the Committee should set a regular meeting night. Mr. Theder stated that he interperted the policies for the Park and Recreation Committee to read that the meeting night need not be on the same date and time each month. Chairman Hunt stated that there were several questions concerning the Policies for the Park and Recreation Committee. Mr. Hunt appointed Mr. Jay Theder and Mr. James Kilmer, as a committee, to work with the City Council concerning the policies recently established by the Council , and make a report at the next regular Park and Recreation Committee meeting. Chairman Hunt stated that the adoption of the Policies for Park and Recreation Committee and the Objectives are tabled until the next meeting, to allow the committee time to meet and discuss these items with Members of the City Council . The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Committee will be Monday, January 12, 1970, at 7:30 P. M. , in the Conference Room of Euless City Hall . III . FUTURE PLANS FOR COMM)TTEE Chairman Hunt stated that the Committee should discuss their ideas and the problems concerning the future plans for the Committee. Mr. Kilmer inquired as to the amount of money in the Park and Recreation Bond Fund to be spent as of this date, and when more money will be available. Chairman Hunt stated that in 1966 a Bond Issue was voted for a five (5) year period. Mr. Hunt stated that from the original bond issue, there is $100,000.00 in the Bond Fund at this time, and in 1970, there would be an additional $llO,Op0.00 available, when needed. Pa•e Three, Resular Meetin• of the Park and Recreation Committee, December Li, 1969 Chairman Hunt stated that he has asked Mayor Krause to attend one of the meetings and give his ideas on the Park and Recreation facilities. Chairman Hunt stated that one of the main problems facing the City of Euless is the need for another swimming pool . A discussion followed in which Mr. Hunt and Mr. Lindsey reported on their visits to various swimming pools in the neighboring cities. Chairman Hunt presented copies of the Capital Improvement Program, certain pages in reference to the Park and Recreat cn Program. Mr. Gregory requested that the Recording Secretary obtain copies of this literature and send to each committee member. Chairman Hunt reported on the West. ;. Park and stated that the City should work with the school officials and the officials of the City of Bedford to improve this park site. Chairman Hunt asked Mr. Gregory to work with him to make recommendations to the City Council on this project. Chairman Hunt requested that the City Secretary mail the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to the members of the Park and Recreation Committee in order for therr, to be informed on the meetings. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. 7 , / / iner / A �� / / L//V(' Ch. irman dfh